Grube

Michelle A. Grube and Matthew T. Speck were married Oct. 10 in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Easton. Cheryll Warfield was maid of honor. David Wilson and Christopher Speck Jr., brother of the bridegroom, were also attendants. The bride is a daughter of Antoinette J. Levy of Easton and the late Sheldon Levy. A graduate of Wilson High School, the bride is employed by Binney & Smith Inc. The bridegroom is a son of Christopher Speck and Diana Speck, both of Allentown.

The FedEx Ground megahub planned to be built on Willowbrook Road in Allen Township will defeat the purposes for which the Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park was established. That is, "to nurture friendly, safe, clean, and well-maintained parks" that "assures that the land is available for various sorts of public use. " So the strategic goal for the park is to nurture and protect this land for recreational purposes for the community under criteria set by the Northampton County open-space initiative.

Woodrow W. Grube, 79, of 143 S. 8th St., Allentown, died Sunday, July 18, at home. He worked in maintenance at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill, for many years. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Harry and Mary (Gaugler) Grube. He was a Protestant. Survivors: Brother, Wilbur, and sisters, Catherine Yost, Mildred Spangenberg and Caroline Shambora, all of Bethlehem. Services: At convenience of the family. Arrangements, Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

Palmer Township Fire Commissioner Delmar Grube told township supervisors that the most recent inspection of department equipment resulted in no change in the township's insurance rating. The audit was conducted by the Insurance Services Organization, which sets the rates insurance companies rely on to provide home fire insurance coverage for their customers. Grube said he was disappointed that the rating did not improve, despite upgraded fire department equipment over the previous six years since the township's last audit in 2006.

Charles A. Grube Sr., 49, of 665 Creek Road, Bath, died Wednesday in Muhlenberg Hospital Center. He was the husband of Constance L. (Bird) Grube. They would have been married 28 years next month. Grube was a self-employed roofing and siding contractor for 20 years until retiring in 1981. Born in Moore Township, he was a son of the late Walter and Cora (Buskirk) Grube. Survivors: Wife; sons, Charles A. Jr. of Bath and Walter F., at home; brother Howard of Lehigh Township; sisters, Elaine, wife of Peter Bohun, and Linda, wife of Eugene Zydyk, both of Moore Township, Barbara, wife of Joseph Fairfield of Allentown, and Carolyn of Point Phillips, and three grandsons.

Earl S. Grube, 79, of Coopersburg, died Wednesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. He was the husband of Ruth N. (Greasemer) Grube. They observed their 58th wedding anniversary last September. Grube was a machinist for Mack Trucks Inc., Allentown, for 31 years, retiring in 1972. Born in Rosedale, Bucks County, he was a son of the late Morris and Mary Ann (Clymer) Grube. He was a member and head elder of Seventh-day Adventist Church, Allentown. Survivors: Wife; sons, Stanley of Corona, Calif.

Wallace O. Grube Sr., 55, of Northampton R.1, died Tuesday in Muhlenberg Hospital Center. Grube, who was employed part time by the George Miller Excavating Co., Seemsville, was stricken while at work in East Allen Township. Lehigh County Coroner Wayne Snyder attributed death to natural causes. Grube was the husband of Minnie S. (Steward) Grube. He also was employed by Allentown State Hospital for 25 years until retiring last year from the boiler plant. Born in Hanover Township, Northampton County, he was a son of Myrtle I. (Dieter)

Thomas A. Grube, 60, of 235 Spring St., West Easton, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Darlene J. (Hahn) Grube. They were married for 15 years in July. He was employed by Keystone Food Products, Palmer Township, since 1982. Previously, he worked at the Lehigh Foundry, Easton, for several years, and at Easton Printing for many years. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late Herman and Elizabeth (Smith) Grube. He was a volunteer fireman in Phillipsburg for many years.

John E. Grube Sr., 67, of Brentwood Avenue, Easton, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Marylin (Loughlin) Grube, who died last year. He was a carpenter at Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 43 years before retiring in 1992. Born in Moore Township, he was a son of the late Harvey E. and Ruth M. (Topfer) Grube. Survivors: Sons, John E. Jr. of Easton and Lester H. of Phillipsburg; stepdaughter, Shirley Miller of Easton; sister, Margaret M., wife of Edward J. McKeever of Bethlehem; companion, Gail Wright, with whom he resided, 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Russell C. Grube Sr., 96, formerly of Macungie, died February 19, 2007 in Country Meadows. He was the widower of the late Kathryn H. (Wilvert) Grube and the late Mary Louise (Schlechter) Grube. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John F. and Elizabeth (Transue) Grube. He was a 1928 graduate of Bethlehem High School. He was a real estate salesman for Franklin Balliet Real Estate and the Butz Company for 18 years retiring in September 1995. He began his work career as a draftsman for Bethlehem Steel Corp.

It's sad to see a park not being used on a nice summer day. It's even sadder when the reason the park isn't being used is that the government that built it with tax dollars won't open it. Northampton County started building Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park at Weaversville two years ago. The first sections, on Willowbrook and E. Bullshead roads in Allen Township, look ready for play. There are brand-new playgrounds with slides, swings and all sorts of cool climbing equipment. There are picnic pavilions with tables and grills.

Eugene M. Grube, 88, formerly of Allentown, passed away Monday, November 30, 2009 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of the late Frances M. (Wolf) Grube. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Warren F. and Eliza (Schweyer) Grube. Eugene was an expediter for Mack Trucks for 43 years before retiring in 1983. He was a member of UAW Local 677. Mr. Grube was a World War II veteran, serving with the Navy in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown.

Mr. Albert Grube, 96, of Barnesville, died Nov. 7, 2009 in his home. He was the husband of Ruth (Hinkle) Grube. They were married 65 years. Born in West Penn Township, he was a son of the late P. Walter and Elsie (Frantz) Grube. He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ Church, Rush Township. He was a lifelong farmer. Survivors: In addition to his wife are, son, Wayne Grube at home; daughter, Amy Bleyzgis and her husband, Ed, of Mahanoy City; grandson, Adam Bleyzgis and his wife, Kim, in Georgia; granddaughter, Melissa Bleyzgis of Camp Hill; two great-granddaughters, a great-grandson; brother, Merlin Grube of Moresville.

Kenneth R. Grube Sr., 80, of Bethlehem and formerly of Freemansburg, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009 in Manor Care I, Bethlehem. He and his wife, Mabel L. (Green) Grube, celebrated their 58th anniversary on September 15, 2009. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Harold M. and Margaret (Jones) Grube. He was a corporal in the Army serving in Germany, from 1951-1953, during the Korean War. Kenneth was a retired auto mechanic and previously worked for Miller Auto Parts, Bethlehem.

Linda L. Grube Zydyk, 49, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 26, 2009 in her home with her devoted family by her side. Linda was born on December 30, 1959 in Northampton, daughter of the late Walter F. and Cora Mae (Buskirk) Grube. In addition to caring for home and family, Linda was employed for a time by the former Mary Fashions and Enzo Manufacturing. She was a nurses aide working private duty as well as at the former Leader Home, Bethlehem, now ManorCare.

Nancy Martin clutched the silver angel pin on her blouse when she thought of the most precious items she lost in a Sunday afternoon blaze in Riegelsville. The ashes of her adult son, who died earlier this year, are gone. So are the clay tile of his first-grade handprint and pictures capturing his childhood and teenage years. As neighbors approached with embraces and words of support, she struggled for perspective. "I'm all right," she reassured them. "I'm alive." No injuries were reported; however, six people who lived in three apartments in the home at 683 Easton Road were displaced by the fast-moving fire that officials said started around 1 p.m. A mile-long stretch of Route 611 was also shut down for several hours.